Dublin Zoo monkeys staged daring escape during Storm Ophelia

Dublin Zoo has confirmed that a daring group of monkeys escaped from their enclosure as Storm Ophelia was battering the country last October.

Dublin Zoo monkeys staged daring escape during Storm Ophelia

Dublin Zoo has confirmed that a daring group of monkeys escaped from their enclosure as Storm Ophelia was battering the country last October.

The three Sulawesi crested macaques staged the break-out while the zoo was closed due to the bad weather.

A report into the incident reveals that the monkeys made a 20-foot jump onto an overhanging electric fence after the roof was blown off their enclosure.

The fugitives were eventually located in a nearby tree and were safely returned home.

- Digital Desk

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